LaCie 500GB Rugged Thunderbolt USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive

Features     Thunderbolt speeds of up to 387 MB/s*     USB 3.0 for universal connectivity     Bus powered for complete mobility     Shock, dust, and water resistant for all-terrain use With the new LaCie Rugged, even if you go off-road, your project stays on time. With IP 54-rated resistance to the elements and blinding-fast speeds through Thunderbolt and USB 3.0, you don’t have to compromise between durability, mobility, and speed. No-Compromise Speed Get lightning-fast transfer speeds on Mac and PC thanks to the USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces. With the SSD version, the LaCie Rugged delivers up to 387 MB/s – one of the fastest bus-powered products available*. The hard disk version performs at up to 122 MB/s, a 35% improvement over FireWire 800. Back up and transfer mountains of data in a fraction of the time. Enjoy noticeably more responsive photo library browsing. Universal Connectivity Don't let your project get derailed by incompatibility between your external drive and your computer. With both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt interfaces, the LaCie Rugged is a perfect match for your Mac and PC. Since USB 3.0 is backward compatible, you can connect it to any standard computer, anywhere. The integrated Thunderbolt cable also stows neatly when not in use, so that you’ll never lose it. The LaCie Rugged is also fully bus powered through the USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt cables. Its portability and interfaces make it the must-have sidekick to a new Mac or Ultrabook™. All-Terrain Data Protection Your data is irreplaceable, so it’s vital to protect it against any conceivable mishap wherever you go. That's why LaCie made the new Rugged tougher than ever. It’s MIL-compliant, which means that data is protected even during accidental drops of up to two meters (6.6 feet). During transit, connect the removable cover to provide IP 54-level protection against dust and water. Whether the LaCie Rugged falls out of your backpack or gets splashed by a mud puddle, you stay confident that your data is still accessible. The SSD version goes a step further for the ultimate in resilience against vibration and shock. Both versions are tough enough to be shipped for reliable delivery to clients or partners. Included software even protects your files from prying eyes with AES 256-bit encryption. User-Friendly Software Suite Included Automatic Backup Easy setup and automatic backup for both Mac and PC. Password Protection With military-grade AES 256-bit encryption, LaCie Private-Public protects your files from unauthorized access with password protection. Specification Capacity    500GB (SSD) Internal Media Storage     Hard Disk: 5400 RPM/64 MB cache SSD: SATA 6 Gb/s Interface Technology     1 x Integrated Thunderbolt™ cable 1 x USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0* and UAS compatible) Interface Transfer Rate     Thunderbolt: 10 Gb/s USB 3.0: 5 Gb/s Performance Benchmark     Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 (reads)**:     250 GB & 500 GB SSD: 387 MB/s Rugged Resistance         Dust & Water: IP 54 rated (when cover is attached)     Shock: drops of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) (in non-operating mode)     Pressure: Run over by a 1-ton car (1000 kg / 2205 lbs)***     Theft: password protection with AES 256-bit software encryption Software         LaCie Backup Assistant (easy way to set up automatic computer backups)     LaCie Private-Public (password protection with AES 256-bit software encryption) Dimensions    89 x 140 x 24 mm / 3.5 x 5.5 x 1 in. Weight         280 g | 8.8 oz System Requirements         Computer with a Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, or USB 2.0* port     Operating system:         Thunderbolt: Latest version of Windows® 7, Windows 8 (see here for drivers information) / Mac OS® X 10.6.8 or later         USB 3.0: Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.6 or later     Minimum free disk space: 600 MB recommended Box Contents         LaCie Rugged with integrated Thunderbolt cable (37cm | 14.5 in.)     USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible*) (50cm | 19.7 in.)     Quick Install Guide     Removable cover